Wines made from Bourboulenc grapes of France - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Bourboulenc as a single variety or as a blend of France.
More informations about the variety Bourboulenc
Bourboulenc is mainly grown in the southern part of France. It is a white grape variety that ripens quite late. It can only be harvested around 25 September and for an average of only one month. Bourboulenc is particularly fond of low-lying, but at the same time warm and dry locations. The aroma of this grape variety is not very pronounced, but it has a certain exotic fruit and floral aroma such as broom. The result is a low alcohol wine with subtle and fleeting aromas. Blanquette, bourboulanc, bourboulenque, doucillon, clairette dorée and clairette blanche are all names that can designate bourboulenc. This grape variety is very sensitive to diseases common to all vine plants such as magnesium deficiency, mildew and oidium. Bourboulenc can be used as a table grape. Most French people keep the bunches until Christmas in order to present them on the festive table as desserts.
More informations about the wines of France
France, home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne, is arguably the world's largest wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced more wine - and apparently better quality - than any other country. Wine is embedded in French culture at almost every level of society; it is the drink of the elite and the common people, and a key symbol of Roman Catholicism, the majority religion in France. However, the lasting appeal of French wine is not necessarily its Volume or prestige, but rather the variety of styles available.
What are the typical flavors of the Bourboulenc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Bourboulenc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- EarthPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- OakPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Bourboulenc
News about the grape variety Bourboulenc
Gigondas to produce white wines
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
Vine trunks rise to meet climatic changes
While taller overall vines do exist in regions such as Galicia with their pergola training method, the roots of any vine usually top out at 37cm. It’s at this top point where the Vitis vinifera shoot is grafted in and continues to grow, giving us such grapes as Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay. This is opposed to the rootstocks which are composed of various crosses of vines such as Vitis rupestris which aren’t used for wine production but are resistant to the root louse, phylloxera. This new tal ...
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC: our insider tips to the biggest event of the year so far
For the first time in our history, join us in New York this Saturday 18 June and share the unmissable experience of the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter in one of the best cities in the world. Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC is taking over the 60th floor Bay Room at Manhatta in Manhattan for an incredible day of wine tasting, featuring over 50 prestigious wine producers, showcasing over 200 fine wines and hosting four sensational masterclasses. Want to know what you absolutely can’t miss? Here’s ou ...